The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach has announced a temporary closure due to a necessary building demolition and rebuild. The venue’s iconic red structure, which has been luring tourists along the bustling Balboa Peninsula for years, is being torn down due to structural damage caused by construction mishaps related to an adjacent condominium development. The demolition is slated to begin the first half of 2018, and the restaurant is targeting a 2019 reopening in its new building. The Crab Cooker, 2200 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949-673-0100.